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Sky West Airlines flight diverted over 'disturbance', passenger arrested
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (455+ words) A Sky West Airlines flight is diverted, and a Nebraska man is facing disorderly conduct and other charges, authorities say. Cedar Rapids police have identified the man as 23-year-old Mario Nikprelaj. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement…...
Iowa Democrats "Decade of Denied Care" tour meets Sioux City
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (411+ words) SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) " The start of April marks the 10th anniversary of Iowa's privatization of Medicaid, and local Democratic lawmakers are not impressed with the outcome. "Privatizing Medicaid has been a disaster for patients and providers in the state of…...
Packers Tailgate Tour wraps up, NFL Draft Week kicks off
18+ hour, 42+ min ago (489+ words) The 20th Packers Tailgate Tour wrapped up its annual 4-day trip through the state and neighboring Iowa today with stops in Dubuque and Wisconsin Rapids. Packers president and CEO Ed Policy experienced his first tailgate tour excursion with current players safety…...
Greenwell responds: IA Supreme Court overturns ruling against Sioux City Community School District board
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (335+ words) SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) " A former Sioux City school board member is responding after the Iowa Supreme Court overruled a lower court opinion that he and other board members broke the law. The state's highest court unanimously ruled that the…...
Project Renewal will present family Fit-Fest in Davenport
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (237+ words) Project Renewal's annual Fit-Fest, a fitness festival, will be held 9-11 a. m. Saturday, April 18, at 513 Warren St. , Davenport, according to a news release. Fit-Fest consists of an obstacle course with 10 obstacles/challenges that may be a physical activity or sport drill with…...
Celebrate National Library Week by visiting the Sioux City Public Library
22+ hour, 29+ min ago (218+ words) SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) " The Sioux City Public Library is reminding locals they can enjoy their services as we head into National Library Week. Along with regularly scheduled events, the local libraries are offering a variety of ways to engage…...
Independent challenge adds uncertainty to Iowa's 1st District midterm
20+ hour, 29+ min ago (987+ words) Michael Bridgford, a Quad Cities area native, is mounting an independent bid to serve Iowa's 1st District in Congress. Bridgford, a 41-year-old self-employed independent financial adviser, is looking to oust Republican U. S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks from her seat representing southeastern Iowa and…...
Iowa City String Orchestra readies for 46th season finale | Music Column
21+ hour, 48+ min ago (245+ words) The Iowa City Community String Orchestra finishes its 46th season at 3 p. m. , Sunday, April 19, at the Englert Theatre. The program is titled "Centuries of Song" and features music from four centuries. After a couple of years, I approached Katie again and asked…...
Sioux City scouts launch annual food drive for community
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (240+ words) SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) " A yearly food drive to help a local non-profit kicked off on Thursday. Scout members of Pack 208 presented Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott with the honorary "First Bag" on April 16 to kick off their "Scouting For…...
Sioux City Explorers individual home game tickets go on sale for 2026 season
19+ hour, 40+ min ago (140+ words) Baseball fans can get home game tickets for the 2026 Sioux City Explorers season starting on Friday. Team officials said people can get individual tickets in person at the Lewis and Clark Box Office, .. . SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) " Baseball fans can…...